[leastofthese]

OGOP-

I think you've received some good advice from each of these posts. Pray, Trust, be at Peace (it will be difficult at times, especially if other dudes are proposing to your girl). I went through a similar situation (in some ways) and also agree that having an honest conversation about where each of you "are at" is a good second step (after prayer) before getting any more serious with the relationship.

I wanted to share my own experience, as I feel God blessed me richly. I'm not any sort of MOTA, just a regular dude. This is not prescriptive, rather only descriptive of my experience:

1. I would read my bible daily - spend time in His Word
2. Pray to God (have conversations with my loving father who knows my heart and cares for me more than I can imagine)
3. Trusted that no matter what happens - His plan for me is better than my plan for myself
4. I wrote some of my prayers in a journal each day - a practice I've done on and off for years. It helps me focus and is also fun to go back and re-read.
5. Tried to focus on my relationship with Christ first (and above) my girlfriend.

The Lord strengthened me and lead me during this time. I felt he actually woke me early in the morning (and alert) with nothing else to do - so I had time to pray and seek his guidance.

I'll be praying for you. Send me a private message if you want to chat on the phone. I know it can be difficult when you don't have other believers that really understand the situation.

-least